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Tunisia is seeing political changes, and some fear it may be a path to dictatorship
While most Tunisians were glad to see their president dissolve the quarrelsome, ineffective parliament and take extra powers, some worry Tunisia could be repeating a path to dictatorship.
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Shipping containers can't be emptied and refilled fast enough to keep up with demand
Shipping containers aren't much more than steel boxes. But they have become increasingly valuable during the worldwide supply chain crisis.
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The patent feud between Moderna and the U.S. could have implications for the world
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with science writer Brendan Borrell about a patent feud between Moderna and the federal government over its COVID vaccine — and why it could have implications for the world.
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How island nations vulnerable to climate change need rich, polluting countries to act
Low-lying islands and nations are among those most at risk from rising sea levels, and have been sounding the alarm on the need for action by wealthier nations to limit global warming for years.
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Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change
Nakate spoke with NPR about the role gender plays in climate activism, whether the COP26 summit feels inclusive and her advice for other youth who feel they can't affect change in the climate crisis.
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Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with climate activist Vanessa Nakate of Uganda about her goals in bringing the needs of the global south to the fore at the United Nations climate change conference, COP26.
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Children's book 'Calvin' shows how a community can embrace a trans child's identity
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with authors and parents Vanessa and JR Ford about their new book Calvin, which explores one child's experience of coming out as transgender.
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Former Georgia senator and Vietnam veteran Max Cleland has died at 79
Former Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia has died. He was 79 years old. He lost three limbs in Vietnam, but that didn't stop him from seeking higher office, where he advocated for veterans and the disabled.
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Poland is trying to curb an influx of migrants being assisted by Belarus
Poland is sending more troops to its border with Belarus. Thousands of migrants are trying to cross the frontier there, apparently at the instigation of the Belarusian regime.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson
The Oklahoma Supreme Court threw out an opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson, raising questions about the legal strategy used to hold the drug industry accountable for the opioid crisis.
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Rising food prices have resulted in both food insecurity and improvisation
The cost of many foods — especially beef, pork and poultry — is rising fast, largely due to supply chain issues. For many, that can mean hard decisions at the grocery store.
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What President Xi Jinping's absence from COP26 indicates for China's climate pledges
Chinese President Xi Jinping is not attending COP26 in person. Climate analysts and activists weigh in on what his absence means for the climate pledges made by one of the top carbon-emitting nations.